Haystack prayer meeting

A small prayer meeting in 1806 by some college students marked the beginning of American involvement in world missions. Involving only five people, it has become known as "the haystack prayer meeting."

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Moravian missionary work in the 1700'sA missionary movement unmatched in depth of commitment. They were driven by two strong convictions: (1) world evangelization is the prime obligation of the church, and (2) every member of the Christian community has this responsibility.